To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, always check weather conditions and tides before you book a vessel or organise fieldwork. 

When planning your boat trip, ensure you check:

  • weather warnings
  • weather conditions, and if they will affect safe navigation and comfort
  • wind trends
  • wave conditions
  • tides.

Related links

Find forecasted, current and past tide and weather data for the Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Gladstone areas.